Frequently
Asked Questions
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What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a process where a trained mental health professional helps you explore and understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and work toward personal goals in a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment. At Choosing To Heal, we offer in-person psychotherapy in Mississauga and secure online therapy across Ontario for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship issues.
Do I need a referral to see a Psychotherapist?
You do not need a referral to see a psychotherapist. You can make an appointment with the psychotherapist on your own.
How do I book an appointment?
Please reach out to us if you have any questions or would like to schedule a 15 minutes free consultation to see if we are a good fit for each other by using this link (add a link for contact form) or sending an email on info@choosingtoheal.ca. You can also book an appointment by clicking here(Add a link for book an appointment). We provide inperson therapy in Mississauga and online counselling across Ontario, and you can easily find us when searching for “psychotherapist near me” or “online therapy Ontario.
Will my psychotherapy session be covered by OHIP or insurance?
Psychotherapy services in private practice are not covered by OHIP. OHIP generally only covers mental health services provided by physicians (such as psychiatrists) or in hospital and some publicly funded settings.
Many extended health benefits and private insurance plans in Canada do cover psychotherapy with a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). Coverage varies by plan, so please check your benefits to see whether services provided by a “psychotherapist” is included. After each session, you will receive a receipt with your therapist’s registration number that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
Many extended health benefits and private insurance plans in Canada do cover psychotherapy with a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). Coverage varies by plan, so please check your benefits to see whether services provided by a “psychotherapist” is included. After each session, you will receive a receipt with your therapist’s registration number that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
How much are your fees, and how do I pay?
Individual psychotherapy sessions are 160 CAD for a 50–60 minute session. Couples and family therapy sessions are 195 CAD for a 50–60 minute session, and extended sessions follow a different fee structure depending on your needs.
If you are experiencing financial constraints, we also offer low-cost therapy with supervised psychotherapist interns, at a reduced fee. Payment can be made by credit card through the Jane App’s secure online payment system. Your fee will only be processed after the session has been completed. You will receive a receipt you can submit to your extended health benefits or insurance provider for possible reimbursement.
If you are experiencing financial constraints, we also offer low-cost therapy with supervised psychotherapist interns, at a reduced fee. Payment can be made by credit card through the Jane App’s secure online payment system. Your fee will only be processed after the session has been completed. You will receive a receipt you can submit to your extended health benefits or insurance provider for possible reimbursement.
Can I do therapy in a language other than English?
Yes. Our psychotherapists in Mississauga and across Ontario offer counselling in English, Urdu, Hindi, Ukrainian, Russian, and Persian/Dari, so you can attend therapy in the language you feel most comfortable with.
How will I know if you are the right therapist for me?
All of our psychotherapists are registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), have Master’s or PhD-level education, and bring extensive experience using different evidence-based modalities. Our team also offers a free 15minute consultation, so you can meet with a therapist, ask questions, and get a sense of whether it feels like a good fit before booking a full session.
Do you offer a sliding scale fee structure?
I do have limited spots to offer psychotherapy sessions on a sliding scale fee structure (reduced rate). Please let
me know if finances are a concern and I’d be happy to discuss a fee structure that works for you.
me know if finances are a concern and I’d be happy to discuss a fee structure that works for you.
What is your cancellation policy?
We need 24 hours’ notice when you cancel an appointment. Appointments cancelled within 24 hours or missed appointments will be subject to 50 % of the session fees.
What to do in a crisis?
In case of immediate crisis please call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, contact your family
physician or call a Distress Centre.
physician or call a Distress Centre.
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